Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>A little bit of country, a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll. Chesterfield offers plenty of small community and rural outdoorsy fun, plus fast motorway access for a super-speedy commute and easy access to big city nightlife. Famed for its 13<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century crooked spire this canalside market town is just 11 miles from Sheffield and 24 miles from both Derby and Nottingham as well as being right next to the well-connected M1. Cosmopolitan it ain’t, but Chesterfield has a strong sense of community, a good selection of schools and the beautiful Peak District in its back garden. It’s still good value too, with house prices coming in lower than the East Midlands average.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="664" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Chesterfield-BottleThyme-1024x664.jpg" alt="Bottle &amp; Thyme pub Chesterfield Derbyshire" class="wp-image-10019" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Chesterfield-BottleThyme-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Chesterfield-BottleThyme-300x194.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Chesterfield-BottleThyme-768x498.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Chesterfield-BottleThyme.jpg 1125w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bottle &amp; Thyme</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://bottleandthyme.co.uk/">Bottle &amp; Thyme</a> has a chilled, rustic vibe with fabulous local food to match (it’s just moved into swish new premises too). &nbsp;<a href="https://dejavuchesterfield.co.uk/">Déjà Vu</a> dishes up French tapas, cool cocktails and live music. For plant-based eats, there’s <a href="https://vegged.co.uk/">Vegged</a> in the town centre or <a href="https://figarowingerworth.wixsite.com/website">Figaro</a> in Wingerworth. <a href="https://www.lombardis-restaurant.co.uk/">Lombardi’s</a> is a locals’ favourite for rustic Italian fare, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Filippellisbistrochesterfield/?locale=en_GB">Filippelli&#8217;s Bistro &amp; Bar&nbsp;</a>does brilliant breakfasts. Sucker for a local bakery? </p>



<p>Newly opened this summer, <a href="https://www.forgebakehouse.co.uk/">Forge Bakehouse</a> has a stonking range of artisan breads and pastries. Step away from the town centre and venture into the surrounding villages and a whole world of fine dining opens up. New addition to the Michelin Guide, gastropub <a href="https://www.bullsheadholymoorside.co.uk/">The Bull’s Head</a> in Holymoorside has a stellar reputation locally for mouthwatering modern cuisine, <a href="https://cutthorpe.net/">The Peacock</a> at Cutthorpe is popular for Sunday lunches and the <a href="https://www.peakedgehotel.co.uk/eat/red-lion-restaurant/">Red Lion</a> at Peak Edge Hotel does fabulous laid-back, all day grazing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1.jpg" alt="Tudor rose diamond ring with rose from Adorn jeweller in Chesterfield Derbyshire" class="wp-image-10700" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1.jpg 1920w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/Tudor-Rose-Diamond-Ring-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p>Squirrel out hidden gems at the town’s regular traditional markets or pop into The Yards for independent shops, cafés and restaurants (oh, and a jelly puppy sculpture). <a href="https://adornjewellerschesterfield.co.uk/">Adorn</a> has cute and quirky jewellery, <a href="https://www.freds-haberdashery.co.uk/">Fred’s</a> is a treasure trove of sewing and craft, while foodie favourite <a href="http://www.cheese-factor.co.uk/">The Cheese Factor</a> is brilliant for English and continental cheeses. A magpie’s dream <a href="https://www.olympiahouse.co.uk/">Olympia House Antiques and Craft Centre</a> is well worth a mooch – currently closed after severe flooding but working hard to re-open as soon as it can. Plenty of high street favourites at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk/">Vicar Lane Shopping Centre</a>&nbsp;plus out of town regulars like TK MAXX, Hobbycraft and The Range. For a serious retail fix, shopping mecca&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meadowhall.co.uk/">Meadowhall</a>&nbsp;is just up the M1.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Chesterfield is flush for green spaces and the jewel in its crown is beautiful Queen’s Park in the town centre. Seven of the town’s parks have Green Flag status putting them firmly in the top tier and there’s a hefty £1m being invested into parks and green spaces over the next five years.</p>



<p>The town hosts annual cricket, rugby, and cycling festivals and yogis have a good choice of classes at studios <a href="https://www.holycowyoga.co.uk/">Holy Cow Yoga</a>, <a href="http://www.saltergateyoga.co.uk/">Saltergate Yoga</a> and <a href="https://wearekula.co.uk/">Kula</a>, or you can take flight with aerial yoga and hoops at <a href="https://www.dakinistudio.co.uk/">Dakini</a>. <a href="https://www.thenestchesterfield.com/">The Nest</a> is a healthy hub of wellness therapies such as chiropractic, sports massage and – brrrace yourself &#8211; cold water therapy. Wellbeing hub <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/360-Wellbeing-Centre-100085091553533/">360 Wellbeing</a> is a one-stop for all sorts of treatments, from nutrition and hydrotherapy to reiki and reflexology. For swimming and fitness you’ve got council-run <a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/queens-park-sports-centre/facilities-and-activities-queens-park-sports-centre/swimming-pools-queens-park-sports-centre/">Queen’s Park Sports Centre</a> or <a href="https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/chesterfield?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_campaign=GoogleLocal-Chesterfield">Chesterfield Fitness &amp; Wellbeing Gym</a> while Crossfitters will be happy at <a href="https://www.theprojecthealthandfitness.co.uk/">Project.</a> For emergencies, Chesterfield Royal Hospital is on the doorstep.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Festivals and farmers’ markets are popular here with a regular Artisan Market, a monthly <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarecordfairs/">record fair</a> in the town centre (which takes over <a href="https://www.thebatch.house/">The Batch House</a> on a Friday too) and a hugely popular 1940s Market which takes over the town each Easter. There’s a free two-day children’s festival in Queen’s Park every summer – the latest was an eclectic mix of virtual reality swings, Bollywood dancing, catwalks, circus skills and more. Plus, there are plenty of other summer festivals, like the street food and live music of the Peddler Market, Proms in the Park at Bolsover Castle and fabulous family-friendly music fest the <a href="http://www.stainsbyfestival.org.uk/">Stainsby Festival</a> in a nearby hamlet.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Hardwick-Hall-National-Trust-Images-Chris-Lacey-comp.jpg" alt="view from hardwick hall derbyshire" class="wp-image-2528" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Hardwick-Hall-National-Trust-Images-Chris-Lacey-comp.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Hardwick-Hall-National-Trust-Images-Chris-Lacey-comp-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Hardwick-Hall-National-Trust-Images-Chris-Lacey-comp-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/12/Hardwick-Hall-National-Trust-Images-Chris-Lacey-comp-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hardwick Hall. Photo by Chris Lacey, National Trust Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>Country houses and glorious gardens galore in this neck of the woods with <a href="https://www.chatsworth.org/">Chatsworth</a>, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick">Hardwick Hall</a> and <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle/">Bolsover Castle</a> all within easy reach. The <a href="https://crookedspire.org/">crooked spire</a> is hard to miss but most don’t know you can climb it. It’s 152 steps to the top of the tower where some pretty stunning views await.</p>



<p>Cruise, kayak or paddleboard along the <a href="https://chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk/on-the-water/canoeing-on-the-chesterfield-canal/">Chesterfield Canal</a> or enjoy a spot of stargazing at <a href="https://chesterfield-observatory.co.uk/">Chesterfield Observatory</a>. The Peak District is literally on the doorstep and beautiful, bluebell-peppered <a href="https://visitpeakdistrict.com/business-directory/linacre-reservoirs">Linacre Reservoirs</a> is great for walking, cycling and horseriding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>Not one but two Grade II-listed theatres in town to catch concerts, comedy and theatre. <a href="https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/">Winding Wheel Theatre</a> attracts some decent names and <a href="https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/">Pomegranate Theatre</a> is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound spruce-up to extend the theatre and upgrade the museum. <a href="https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/story-of-chesterfield/">Chesterfield</a>&nbsp;is full of hidden gems when it comes to artwork and culture. Follow the <a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/explore-chesterfield/chesterfield-art-trail/">Chesterfield Art Trail</a> to discover artworks and sculptures from the whimsical (jelly puppy anyone?) to the sublime (Barbara Hepworth’s Curved Reclining Form and the cool coiled Mollusc).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Pretty affordable for Derbyshire. Prices are 2% up on the 2021 peak but dropped slightly &#8211; by 3% &#8211; over the last year to an average of £224,021.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1334" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP.jpg" alt="outdoor terrace and bar at a home in chesterfield" class="wp-image-10528" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP.jpg 2000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/09/ChesterfieldHP-1536x1025.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The perfect entertaining pad? This stunning four-bed, complete with fancy outdoor bar. <a href="https://www.redbrik.co.uk/property-for-sale-details/5-bedroom-house-for-sale-in-spruce-close-chesterfield-s40-6630a93dd913c50f683e094d/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £675,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Parents are spoilt for choice for decent nurseries in Chesterfield. <a href="https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/brampton/?utm_term=kids%20planet%20brampton&amp;utm_campaign=G_KSP_UK_SEA_BRA_HIGH+CAP&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=1466391878&amp;hsa_cam=20785190595&amp;hsa_grp=166578143161&amp;hsa_ad=700850539401&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-2309830670596&amp;hsa_kw=kids%20planet%20brampton&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwq_G1BhCSARIsACc7Nxrk2TOiR8GuUkBbiZ7hzGI71lowiGhez2fOWYSvLXfMz4b0FL4EHToaArVhEALw_wcB">Kids Planet Brampton</a> and <a href="https://sunnybankchildrensnursery.co.uk/">Sunnybank Nursery</a> are both rated Outstanding, plus there are plenty of <a href="https://www.locrating.com/the-best-nurseries-in-Chesterfield_Derbyshire_England.aspx">nurseries and day care cen</a>tres rated Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Loads of choice in and around Chesterfield. For primaries, <a href="https://www.newboldchurchschool.co.uk/">Newbold CofE Primary School</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duckmantonprimary.co.uk/">Duckmanton Primary School</a>&nbsp;are both popular and rated Good by Ofsted. Independent primary&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stpeterpaul.co.uk/">St Peter and St Paul School</a>&nbsp;consistently ranks highly in national league tables and <a href="https://www.sanselms.co.uk/">St Anselm&#8217;s</a> Prep and <a href="https://www.msmcollege.com/">Barlborough Hall</a> are nearby too.</p>



<p>For older kids, <a href="https://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/">St Mary’s Catholic High School</a> is rated Outstanding, while <a href="https://www.brookfieldcs.org.uk/">Brookfield Community School</a>, <a href="https://www.tuptonhall.derbyshire.sch.uk/">Tupton Hall School</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.newbold.outwood.com/">Outwood Academy Newbold</a> are all rated Good. Plus, Outstanding <a href="https://thelearnerstrust.org/ashgate-croft/">Ashgate Croft</a> caters for kids with autism and learning difficulties. On the independent side, sporty co-ed boarding and day school&nbsp;<a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/review-mount-st-marys-college-derbyshire/">Mount St Mary&#8217;s College</a> is close by.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST-KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Silver screen legend Sir John Hurt CBE was born in Chesterfield and his dad was also the vicar of St Stephen&#8217;s Church in Woodville in the south of the county.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Set slap, bang in the middle of the country, it’s easy to reach just about anywhere. Chesterfield has excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities. Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham can all be reached easily within an hour, and London can be reached in under 2 hrs by rail. Looking for outdoorsy action? The Peak District National Park is moments away.</p>



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